Have you thought about electronic cigarettes?
Electronic cigarettes are a revolutionary new delivery system. Liquid nitrogen is vapourized into steam by an atomizer. This allows the user to inhale vapour that looks and feels just like smoke. This provides the most realistic smoking experience without the damaging effects of carcinogens or tars.
With electronic cigarettes there is no second-hand smoke or odour, so it is not subject to smoking bans. For some reason, West Edmonton Mall will not allow electronic cigarettes.
Health Canada has classified them as a medical device. They've also made it illegal for Canadians to sell electronic cigarettes so you have to buy them through the Internet and you can't buy overseas.
I don't understand all the politics behind something so positive. It solves everyone's problems. Businesses could advertise, "We allow electronic cigs." The hospitality industries such as bars, bingos and restaurants could get some of their business back.
Heather Dorey, Alberta Beach
